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Snapchat looks to Aussie app developer in defence of US patent suit
Australian app developer Civi Corp must hand over documents that could help Snapchat in its defence against a US lawsuit alleging it infringed on patents for digital photograph technology, a court has ordered.
Witness who won’t undergo quarantine can testify by video link in ex-Quintis boss’ trial
A judge has allowed a key US-based witness in ASIC's case against former Quintis director Frank Wilson who will not submit to 14 days in hotel quarantine to give evidence by video link.
Allianz says joint class action would eliminate competition in contingency fee rates
Consolidation of two consumer class actions against Allianz would do away with competition in a contest to lead a single case that would force a drop in the contingency fee rates of the rival law firms, the insurance giant has told a court.
ASIC drops criminal probe into AMP over fees for no service conduct
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has dropped its criminal investigation of AMP over its fees-for-no-service conduct which was aired during the banking royal commission.
Forum Group director stuck overseas after testing positive for COVID-19, court hears
The director of the Forum Group companies accused of a $360 million fraud involving at least three major banks can't return to Australia from Greece because he has COVID-19, his lawyer has told the Federal Court.
Culture Kings hits back at Mike Tyson lawsuit over ‘misleading’ t-shirts
Australian streetwear retailer Culture Kings has hit back at a lawsuit by former world boxing champion and self-proclaimed “baddest man on the planet” Mike Tyson, denying allegations that it misled customers by using his image on its t-shirts. 
Minetek wants lawyers to hand over USB devices as its mulls lawsuit against ex-employee
Global mine technology company Minetek is considering a lawsuit against a former employee who may have unlawfully used confidential company information, a court has heard.
$190M may be available to class action under Fairview’s insurance
Cladding manufacturer Fairview Architectural may have $190 million in insurance to cover the claims in a class action over its allegedly combustible cladding products.
Trial in Ben Roberts-Smith case may move from Sydney as COVID-19 lockdown drags on
Trial in the defamation case by war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith against Nine may face additional delays or be transferred out of Sydney after the NSW Government extended the city's COVID-19 restrictions by two weeks.
ASIC’s insider trading case against Westpac should be heard ASAP, says judge
ASIC’s case accusing Westpac of insider trading before the $16 billion privatisation of electricity provider Ausgrid should be heard “as quickly as the court can deal with it”, a judge has said.